Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

accidental

Pronunciation: [ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl]

Word

Learn how to use accidental in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “event”

(adjective) something that happens by chance and was not planned. If you drop your ice cream cone, it was an accidental spill because you didn't mean to do it.

Example

The accidental discovery of the ancient ruins surprised the archaeologists.

Example

It was not an accidental fall; he had pushed her on purpose.

Example

Was the broken vase an accidental event or intentional?

Context: “injury”

(adjective) an injury or harm that happens unexpectedly and without intent to hurt. If someone bumps into you and you get hurt, that injury was accidental.

Example

He received an accidental scratch while playing outside with his friends.

Example

The doctor said her injuries were not accidental; they were caused by abuse.

Example

Did you suffer any accidental injuries while playing sports?

How to pronounce accidental

Pronunciation: [ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s